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Equity Research

Thursday,December 12, 3 pm CST

Research Daily

Top Analyst Reports for HSBC, Abbott & Shell

by Mark Vickery

HSBC's Asia pivot, Abbott's device momentum and Shell's resilient Q3 results headline today's standout analyst reports.

Monday,December 12, 1 pm CST

Weekly Market Analysis

Black Friday Sales Surprise While Markets Remain Optimistic on December Rate Cut

by Mayur Thaker

Strong trifecta of fundamentals continues to keep equity momentum strong even as bitcoin enters bear market territory.

Market Outlook

Thursday,December 12, 5 pm CST

3 Homebuilders in Focus Despite Challenging Market Backdrop

Industry Outlook

Thursday,December 12, 5 pm CST

Trends in U.S. Work-from-Home Data

Economic Outlook

Thursday,December 12, 5 pm CST

A Review of the Major Chip ETF: Zacks DEC 2025 Strategy

Market Strategy

Thursday,December 12, 5 pm CST

Mag 7 Earnings Outlook Improves: A Closer Look

Earnings Preview

Thursday,December 12, 5 pm CST

Q3 Earnings Season: Retail Sector in Focus

Earnings Trends

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New Upgrades: CUZ, ATO, CRAI, SNPS, SIG, MTG, ZTO, LRCX, ILMN, VIAV

Cousins Properties
(CUZ) Upgraded: 12/04/25

Cousins Properties’ high-quality office portfolio, impressive tenant roster, opportunistic investments and developments in best sub-markets and strong balance sheet aid the growth momentum.

Atmos Energy
(ATO) Upgraded: 12/04/25

Solid contributions from residential customers, returns within one year of investment, customer additions and positive regulatory outcomes will continue to boost the company’s performance.

Charles River Associates
(CRAI) Upgraded: 12/04/25

CRAI excels as a small consulting firm, leveraging expertise, strong client relationships, global talent, and consistent dividend growth.

Synopsys
(SNPS) Upgraded: 12/03/25

The company’s recent product launches, acquisitions and deal wins will boost results. Also, unique intellectual properties and global support provided by the company are other positives.

Signet Jewelers
(SIG) Upgraded: 12/03/25

Signet raised its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook following the third quarter performance, reflecting confidence in sustained momentum despite tariff uncertainties.

MGIC Investment
(MTG) Upgraded: 12/03/25

Higher premium, outstanding credit quality and new business will continue to induce growth for MCIG.

ZTO Express Cayman
(ZTO) Upgraded: 12/03/25

The robust performance of the express delivery services unit is impressive. Strong liquidity and a shareholder-friendly approach also bode well for ZTO.

Lam Research
(LRCX) Upgraded: 12/03/25

Lam’s exposure to memory and opportunity in logic & foundry are positives. Also, etch and deposition portfolio should gain momentum.

Illumina
(ILMN) Upgraded: 12/02/25

Illumina’s breakthrough innovations and productivity enhancements are poised to help it achieve its refreshed strategic goals. Robust prospects in the NGS market are

Viavi Solutions
(VIAV) Upgraded: 12/02/25

Given its innovation prowess and product depth, Viavi is well-positioned to leverage major secular growth trends in 5G, fiber and 3D sensing. Its cash position is also stable.

New Downgrades: DEO, CMG, TOL, KRO, NVO, MKC, AVNS, ZBRA, LSTR, MDLZ

Diageo
(DEO) Downgraded: 12/04/25

Diageo’s FY25 profits fell on higher overheads, currency headwinds & impairments. EPS slipped 8.6% pre-exceptionals, while reported operating profit plunged 27.8% with sharp margin erosion.

Chipotle Mexican Grill
(CMG) Downgraded: 12/04/25

Increasing commodity and wage expenses along with industry competition and customer dissatisfaction risks remain as potent headwinds.

Toll Brothers
(TOL) Downgraded: 12/03/25

Higher land and labor costs, tariff-related risks, as well as supply-related limitations are raising concerns.

Kronos Worldwide
(KRO) Downgraded: 12/03/25

Higher feedstock costs are expected to hurt the company's margins. Weaker selling prices and softer demand may also affect its performance. High debt is another concern.

Novo Nordisk
(NVO) Downgraded: 12/02/25

Novo Nordisk is facing slower GLP-1 drugs growth due to the presence of compounded alternatives and rising competition. Patent expiry and pricing pressure across the diabetes market also remain a worry.

McCormick & Company
(MKC) Downgraded: 11/29/25

McCormick faces soft QSR demand, cost inflation, margin pressure, FX headwinds and heavy reliance on cost cuts, raising concerns about growth.

Avanos Medical
(AVNS) Downgraded: 11/28/25

Headwinds from geopolitical concerns and uncertainty in the healthcare industry continue to bother Avanos. Other issues like forex volatility, macroeconomic concerns and stiff competition persist.

Zebra Technologies
(ZBRA) Downgraded: 10/31/25

Zebra Technologies grapples with headwinds related to the increasing cost of sales, high debt level and forex woes.

Landstar System
(LSTR) Downgraded: 10/07/25

Weak freight market conditions and high inflation represent major headwinds for Landstar System.

Mondelez International
(MDLZ) Downgraded: 10/07/25

Mondelez’s profitability came under acute pressure in the third quarter of 2025 as the company faced the full impact of input cost inflationled primarily by record-high cocoa prices.

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Apple
(AAPL) Upgraded: 12/02/25

Apple is benefiting from momentum in the Services business, strong adoption of Apple Pay and growing Wearables business.

Gilead Sciences
(GILD) Upgraded: 11/27/25

Gilead's strong HIV franchise and the growing oncology franchise should drive growth for the company.

American Eagle Outfitters
(AEO) Upgraded: 11/27/25

American Eagle remains well placed on the back of cost-reduction efforts and brand progress. In addition, its Powering Profitable Growth plan bodes well.

Delta Air Lines
(DAL) Upgraded: 12/01/25

A good liquidity position gives operational flexibility while the dividend hike indicates cash flow stability and a shareholder-friendly stance.

Tesla
(TSLA) Upgraded: 12/02/25

Strength in the Energy Generation/Storage business, balance sheet strength, and focus on autonomous driving and artificial intelligence are set to drive Tesla.

Darden Restaurants
(DRI) Upgraded: 12/01/25

Various sales-boosting initiatives and cost-saving efforts undertaken by the company are expected to drive growth.

Goodyear
(GT) Upgraded: 12/04/25

Buyout of Cooper Tire, Goodyear Forward plan and new product launches enhace the prospects of the company.

Boeing
(BA) Upgraded: 12/03/25

Long-term prospects of global services unit, acquisiton of Spirit AeroSystems as well as solid defense backlog are expected to boost Boeing's growth

Intel
(INTC) Upgraded: 12/01/25

Intel’s leading position in PC market, strength in servers, growing clout in software, IoT & ADAS domains and headway in process technology are positive indicators of future growth prospects.

Target
(TGT) Upgraded: 12/04/25

Target’s accelerating digital ecosystem, marketplace expansion, shrink improvement, and high-margin non-merchandise streams, supported by advanced tech and AI, enhance profitability and omnichannel scale.

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New Reports: OVLY, IVP, GSIT, SD, CRWS, PEBK, CIX, SYPR, HBB, KTCC

Oak Valley Bancorp CA
(OVLY) Published: 12/04/25

Oak Valley Bancorp shows remarkable liquidity growth, pristine loan quality, strategic branch openings, dividend increases, and aligns with positive industry trends.

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Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc.
(IVP) Published: 12/04/25

Inspire Veterinary Partners faces persistent losses, high financing costs, and market fragmentation, risking investor confidence and long-term viability.

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GSI Technology
(GSIT) Published: 12/03/25

GSI Technology targets edge AI market growth, secures U.S. government contracts, shows rising revenue and margins, achieves cost control, and offers unique compute-in-memory tech for AI.

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SandRidge Energy
(SD) Published: 12/03/25

SandRidge capitalizes on the Cherokee Shale Play, expands margins through cost control, provides durable capital returns, offers undervalued reserve conversion, and maintains sustainable ESG-focused operations.

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Crown Crafts
(CRWS) Published: 12/03/25

Crown Crafts' acquisition of Baby Boom boosts portfolio diversification and offsets declines in bedding and diaper sales, while enhancing financial stability and international growth.

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Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
(PEBK) Published: 12/03/25

Peoples Bancorp shows strong core banking, credit underwriting and cost control, leading to expanded margins, reliable, growing dividends and strategic market positioning.

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CompX International
(CIX) Published: 12/03/25

CIX's growth is fueled by diverse market demand and high-margin Marine Components, domestic manufacturing, increasing government sales, and stable institutional ownership.

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Sypris Solutions
(SYPR) Published: 12/03/25

Sypris expands in strategic subsea communications and missile avionics markets, stabilizes revenue with strong backlog, and enhances capital efficiency.

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Hamilton Beach Brands
(HBB) Published: 12/02/25

Hamilton Beach is poised for growth with stabilized U.S.-China trade, diversified manufacturing, a profitable health segment, and a strong premium portfolio.

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Key Tronic
(KTCC) Published: 12/02/25

Key Tronic to gain market share via strategic global manufacturing, cost restructuring, and securing vertically integrated, high-complexity program wins.

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